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Owner's Manual
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Introduction
We’d like to take a moment to thank you for purchasing the Roland FC-200 MIDI Foot Controller.
In order to fully realize the potential of the FC-200, and to ensure years of trouble-free operation,
please take the time to read this manual thoroughly.
MAIN FEATURES
Changing Tones with the Pedals
You can use the pedals to send Program Change messages, making it possible to change Tones
without interrupting your performance.
Pedals Designed for Realtime Control
The FC-200 comes with switch pedals and an expression pedal. These make it possible to send
Control Change messages, and alter volume levels and sounds as you play.
Six Jacks for Control Change Messages
The FC-200 comes with six jacks that let you hook up precisely the foot switches and expression
pedals you need.
Can Be Used As a Pedal Keyboard
The pedals can also work like a pedal keyboard for playing notes.
Two Power Supplies
The FC-200 can be powered by either dry-cell batteries or an AC adaptor.
© 1995 Roland Corporation
All right reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Roland
Corporation.
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CONTENTS
Introduction ............................................................. 3
MAIN FEATURES ........................................................ 3
CONTENTS ................................................................ 4
IMPORTANT NOTES ................................................... 5
DESCRIPTIONS .......................................................... 6
Front Panel ..................................................................... 6
Rear Panel ...................................................................... 6
HOW TO USE THE FC-200 ......................................... 7
Program Change Mode ................................................... 7
Control Change Mode .................................................... 7
Note Mode ..................................................................... 7
Exclusive Mode .............................................................. 7
MAKING THE CONNECTIONS .................................. 8
Loading Batteries ............................................................ 8
Connecting an AC Adaptor ............................................. 8
SWITCHING ON THE POWER .................................... 9
The Flow of MIDI Messages ........................................... 9
PARAMETERS WITH SETTINGS THAT CAN BE CHANGED 21
MIDI Channel .............................................................. 21
Controller Number Setting for Control Pedal ................ 21
Setting for Latch Type Control Pedal Operation ............ 21
Controller Number Setting for Expression Pedal ........... 21
Bank Select .................................................................. 22
Bank Limit .................................................................... 23
Output of Program Change Messages When Changing Banks24
Changing Banks Using the Number Pedals ................... 24
Controller Number Settings .......................................... 25
Setting for Latch Type Pedal Operation ........................ 26
Note Range Setting ....................................................... 26
Octave Shift Upper Limit Setting .................................. 27
Octave Shift Lower Limit Setting ................................... 27
Note On Velocity Setting .............................................. 27
MODE Jack Loop Setting .............................................. 28
ABOUT REALTIME MESSAGES AND MMC MESSAGES 29
How to Make the Settings ............................................. 29
DATA TRANSFER USING MIDI ................................. 30
Sending Data (Bulk Dump) ........................................... 30
Making the Connections and Getting Ready ........... 30
Sending the Data .................................................... 31
Receiving Data (Bulk Load) .......................................... 32
Making the Connections ......................................... 32
Receiving Data ....................................................... 32
SWITCHING MODES ............................................... 10
Determining the Current Mode ..................................... 10
ABOUT CHANGING THE BATTERIES ....................... 33
PROGRAM CHANGE MODE .................................. 11
USING MIDI ............................................................. 34
About Program Change Numbers ................................. 11
How to Send Program Change Messages ...................... 12
Using the Control Pedal ............................................... 12
Using the Expression Pedal ........................................... 13
Using the Foot Switch/Expression Pedal Jacks ............... 13
About MIDI .................................................................. 34
The Exchange of MIDI Data .................................... 34
MIDI Messages Recognized by the FC-200 ............. 35
MIDI Implementation Chart .......................................... 36
CONTROL CHANGE MODE .................................... 14
Controller Numbers of the Pedals ................................. 14
Using the Control Pedal, Number Pedals, and Bank Pedals 14
Using the Expression Pedal ........................................... 14
Using the Foot Switch/Expression Pedal Jacks ............... 15
RETURNING SETTINGS TO THEIR FACTORY DEFAULT
VALUES (INITIALIZATION) ... 37
IF YOU THINK THERE’S A PROBLEM, CHECK THESE FIRST38
ROLAND EXCLUSIVE MESSAGES ........................... 39
NOTE MODE ............................................................ 16
Note Range .................................................................. 16
Using the Expression Pedal ........................................... 17
Using the Foot Switch/Expression Pedal Jacks ............... 17
MIDI Implementation ............................................ 41
EXCLUSIVE MODE .................................................. 18
SPECIFICATIONS .................................................... 46
EDIT FUNCTION ....................................................... 19
How to Make Changes ................................................. 19
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MIDI Implementation Chart ................................. 45
IMPORTANT NOTES
When using an AC adaptor, use only the specified device (PSA-Series). Use of any other AC adaptor could result in damage,
malfunction or electric shock.
Power Supply
Additional Precautions
Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the
power to all units; this will help prevent damage or
malfunction.
Protect the unit from strong impact.
Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any
device that will generate line noise; an electric motor or
variable lighting system for example.
The power requirement for this unit is indicated on its
nameplate (rear panel). Ensure that the voltage in your
installation meets this requirement.
Avoid damaging the power cord: do not step on it, place
heavy objects on it, etc.
Do not allow objects or liquids of any kind to penetrate the
unit. In the event of such an occurrence, discontinue use
immediately. Contact qualified service personnel as soon
as possible.
Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with
qualified service personnel.
Should a malfunction occur, or if you suspect there is a
problem, discontinue use immediately. Contact qualified
service personnel as soon as possible.
To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not open the unit.
When disconnecting the AC adaptor from the power
outlet, grasp the plug itself; never pull on the cord.
If the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of
time, unplug the power cord.
When installing or replacing batteries, refer to “ABOUT
CHANGING THE BATTERIES” (p.33).
Placement
Do not subject the unit to temperature extremes (eg.,
direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle). Avoid using or
storing the unit in dusty or humid areas, or areas that are
subject to high levels of vibration.
Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment
containing large power transformers) may induce hum.
This device may interfere with radio and television reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such
receivers.
Maintenance
Memory Backup
Please be aware that the contents of memory may at times
be lost; when the unit is sent for repairs or when by some
chance a malfunction has occurred. Important data should
be stored in another MIDI device (eg., a sequencer), or
written down on paper (if possible). During repairs, due
care is taken to avoid the loss of data. However, in certain
cases (such as when circuitry related to memory itself is
out of order), we regret that it may not be possible to
restore the data.
Changing Batteries
Avoid using new batteries together with old ones. In
addition, avoid mixing different types of batteries (eg.,
regular carbon and alkaline batteries).
When replacing batteries, be sure to insert them correctly
(to ensure correct polarity).
Remove the batteries whenever the unit is to remain
unused for an extended period of time.
For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth
or one that has been slightly dampened with water. To
remove stubborn dirt, use a mild, non-abrasive detergent.
Afterwards, be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft,
dry cloth.
Never use benzene, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any
kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or
deformation.
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DESCRIPTIONS
Front Panel
Display
Indicators
(1 to 10, UP/DOWN, CTL)
Number Pedals (1 to 10)
MODE Button
BANK Pedals
(UP/DOWN)
CONTROL Pedal
Rear Panel
AC Adaptor Jack
POWER Switch
Cord Hook
MODE Jack
MIDI Connectors
(IN/OUT)
Foot Switch / Expression
(FOOT SW/EXP) Jacks
(1 to 6)
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Expression Pedal
HOW TO USE THE FC-200
The FC-200 offers the four modes described below. Each of these modes provides its own unique features, so choose the
mode according to what you wish to do.
* See “SWITCHING MODES” (p. 10) for an explanation of how to choose a mode.
Program Change Mode
This mode is for sending Program Change messages.
You can use the pedals to send any of 128 Program Change messages.
Control Change Mode
This mode is for sending Control Change messages.
You can use this mode to send the Control Change messages assigned to the pedals, and enhance
the expressiveness of a performance.
Note Mode
This mode is for sending Note messages.
You can use the pedals as a pedal keyboard to send the Note messages assigned to the pedals.
Exclusive Mode
This mode is for sending System Exclusive (SysEx) messages.
You can use this mode to operate other equipment that accepts SysEx messages sent from the FC200.
As you can see, the pedals function differently depending on the mode you’re in. The descriptions in this owner’s manual
are grouped by mode, so if you need more details, you should check out the section for the particular mode.
Program Change Mode
p. 11
Control Change Mode
p. 14
Note Mode
p. 16
Exclusive Mode
p. 18
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MAKING THE CONNECTIONS
When making connections to other equipment, be sure that all equipment is switched off. If you try to make connections
while the power is turned on, the settings for the FC-200 may be changed.
External MIDI Device MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
MIDI OUT
External MIDI Device
MIDI IN
* If you want to use a foot switch for changing the mode, be sure to connect a BOSS FS-5U foot
switch (Optional) to the MODE jack.
* When hooking up a separately available BOSS FS-5U foot switch, set the polarity switch as
shown below.
Polarity Switch
* Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5; sold separately). By connecting any other
expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.
* Sshould the FC-200 tend to rock a little when placed on the floor, turn the two adjusters on the
unit’s bottom until you have it in a stand
Loading Batteries
The FC-200 is not loaded with batteries when purchased. If you want to use batteries instead of an
AC adaptor, then refer to “ABOUT CHANGING THE BATTERIES” (p. 33) and install batteries first.
Connecting an AC Adaptor
If you’re using a BOSS PSA-Series AC adaptor, here’s how to connect the cord and secure it on the
cord hook.
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SWITCHING ON THE POWER
First, check that you are connected properly with the external MIDI instrument. Then set the power switch on the FC-200
to “ON” or “ECONOMY.”
or
* The FC-200 is in the Program Change mode when first switched on.
* When the power is turned on, the MIDI channel is set to “1,” but you can change the MIDI
channel and store the setting in memory. For more information, see “MIDI Channel” (p. 21).
About the ECONOMY Setting
If you’re running the FC-200 on batteries, setting the power switch to “ECONOMY” instead of “ON”
makes it possible to use the FC-200 continuously for about 1.3 times longer. The display and
indicator may flicker a bit, but this doesn’t affect actual operation at all.
The Flow of MIDI Messages
Regardless of what mode you’re in, the FC-200 always performs a “Soft Thru.” This means that every
MIDI message produced by the FC-200 itself, as well as all MIDI messages that arrived at its MIDI
IN connector are sent out through the MIDI OUT connector.
* “Soft Thru” is a function that accepts MIDI messages coming in from the MIDI IN connector
and outputs them unchanged from the MIDI OUT connector.
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SWITCHING MODES
You can change the mode using either the MODE button or a foot pedal plugged into the MODE jack (BOSS FS-5U,
Optional).
Each of these methods — pressing the button or stepping on the foot pedal — makes the mode change in a different way.
When the MODE Button is Pressed
Program Change Mode
Control Change Mode
Note Mode
Exclusive Mode
When the Foot Pedal is Depressed
Program Change Mode
Control Change Mode
* You can change the way the mode is switched when using the foot pedal. See “MODE Jack Loop
Setting” (p. 28) for the details on how to do this.
Determining the Current Mode
Program Change Mode
The Bank value appears on the display, and the Point indicators do not light up.
Control Change Mode
“
” appears on the display, and the Point indicator at the top left of the display
lights up.
Note Mode
The note range appears on the display, and the Point indicator at the top right of
the display lights up.
Exclusive Mode
“
10
” appears on the display, and the display’s two Point indicators light up.
PROGRAM CHANGE MODE
This is the mode for sending Program Change messages and Control Change messages.
About Program Change Numbers
The Program Change numbers (1 to 128) are obtained by adding the Program Change number
corresponding to the Bank (0 to 12) to the Program Change number corresponding to the Number
(1 to 10).
Banks 0 to 12 correspond to Program Change numbers as shown below.
Bank
Program Change number
0
0
1
10
2
20
...
...
11
110
12
120
Numbers 1 to 10 correspond to Program Change numbers as shown below.
Number
Program Change number
1
1
2
2
3
3
...
...
9
9
10
10
For Bank 1 and Number 6, for instance, the Program Change number is 10 + 6, or 16.
For Bank 2 and Number 10, the Program Change number is 30 (20 + 10).
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How to Send Program Change Messages
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1. Changing the Bank
Each press of a BANK pedal (UP/DOWN) changes the Bank, and the new Bank appears on the
display.
Press the UP pedal to increase the Bank number and the DOWN pedal to lower it.
* Simply changing the Bank does not cause a Program Change message to be sent. The Program
Change message is sent when you choose a Number as the next step.
2. Changing the Number
Press a Number pedal (1 to 10) to choose a Number. The indicator for the Number pedal you’ve
depressed lights up, and a Program Change message is sent.
* If you want to send a Program Change message for a different Number in the same Bank, you
don’t have to choose the Bank again — just depress the pedal for the new Number.
* In addition to the method just described, you can send Program Change messages just by
switching the Bank, or use the Number pedals like a ten-key numeric keypad when switching
the Bank. For more details, see “Output of Program Change Messages When Changing Banks”
(p. 24) and “Changing Banks Using the Number Pedals” (p. 24).
Using the Control Pedal
Depressing the Control pedal causes the value for controller number 80 (General-Purpose
Controller 5) to be sent.
Depressing the Control pedal sends the message “ON” 127 (7Fh), and releasing it sends the
message “OFF” 0 (00h). The pedal indicator lights up when on.
* You can change the value of the controller numbers. See “Controller Number Setting for Control
Pedal” (p. 21).
* The Control pedal sends an ON message when depressed and an OFF message when released,
which means that it is a “momentary type pedal.” You can change this to “latch type” operation,
which sends an ON or OFF message each time you depress it — see “Setting for Latch Type
Control Pedal Operation” (p. 21).
* You can use the Control pedal to send Realtime messages and MMC (MIDI Machine Control)
messages. For details, see “ABOUT REALTIME MESSAGES AND MMC MESSAGES” (p. 29).
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Using the Expression Pedal
Operating the built-in expression pedal sends the value (0 (00h) to 127 (7Fh)) for Controller Number
7 (“main volume”).
* You can change the value of the controller numbers. See “Controller Number Setting for
Expression Pedal” (p. 21).
Using the Foot Switch/Expression Pedal Jacks
When you connect separately available foot pedals or expression pedals to these jacks, you can
use the connected pedals to send the Control Change messages for the controller numbers assigned
to each of the jacks.
Shown below are the controller numbers that you can set for the jacks.
#17
#64
#16
#10
#11
#1
* You can change the value of the controller numbers. See “Controller Number Settings” (p. 25).
* You can use the connected pedal switches to send Realtime messages and MMC (MIDI Machine
Control) messages. For details, see “ABOUT REALTIME MESSAGES AND MMC MESSAGES” (p.
29).
As shown below, the content and timing of the messages that are sent vary depending on what kind
of equipment is hooked up. Choose the equipment to connect according to what you want to do.
When a BOSS FS-5L Foot Pedal is Connected:
Pressing the pedal sends an ON 127 (7Fh) message, and pressing it again sends an OFF 0 (00h)
message. The indicator for the pedal lights up when on.
* This works just the same as a latch type Control pedal.
When a BOSS FS-5U Foot Pedal is Connected:
The pedal sends an ON 127 (7Fh) message when depressed and an OFF 0 (00h) message when
released.
* This works just the same as a momentary type Control pedal.
When a Roland EV-5 Expression Pedal is Connected:
Operating the pedal sends data from 0 (00h) to 127 (7Fh) continuously, depending on the pedal’s
function.
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CONTROL CHANGE MODE
This is the mode for sending Control Change messages. In this mode, all the pedals can be used to send Control Change
messages. You should use this mode at times when you want to send a lot of Control Change messages.
Controller Numbers of the Pedals
The chart below shows the Controller Number settings.
#70
#65
#71
#66
#72
#67
#73
#68
#74
#69
#75
#76
#80
#07
* You can change the value of the controller numbers. See “Controller Number Settings” (p. 25).
* You can use the pedals to send Realtime messages and MMC (MIDI Machine Control) messages.
For details, see “ABOUT REALTIME MESSAGES AND MMC MESSAGES” (p. 29).
Using the Control Pedal, Number Pedals, and Bank Pedals
Depressing the Control pedal, a Number pedal (1 to 10), or a Bank pedal (UP/DOWN) sends the
Control Change message for the controller number assigned to the corresponding pedal.
Depressing a pedal sends an ON 127 (7Fh) message, and depressing it again sends an OFF 0 (00h)
message. The indicator for the pedal lights up when on.
* The Control pedal is a momentary type pedal that sends an ON message when depressed and
an OFF message when released. You can change this to latch type operation, which sends an
ON or OFF message each time you depress it — see “Setting for Latch Type Control Pedal
Operation” (p. 21).
* The Bank pedal (UP/DOWN) is a latch type — see “Setting for Latch Type Pedal Operation” (p.
26).
Using the Expression Pedal
Operating the built-in expression pedal sends the value (0 (00h) to 127 (7Fh)) for Controller Number
7 (“main volume”).
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Using the Foot Switch/Expression Pedal Jacks
When you connect separately available foot pedals or expression pedals to these jacks, you can
use the connected pedals to send the Control Change messages for the controller numbers assigned
to each of the jacks.
Shown below are the controller numbers that you can set for the jacks.
#17
#64
#16
#10
#11
#1
* You can change the value of the controller numbers. See “Controller Number Settings” (p. 25).
* You can use the connected pedal switches to send Realtime messages and MMC (MIDI Machine
Control) messages. For details, see “ABOUT REALTIME MESSAGES AND MMC MESSAGES” (p.
29).
As the chart below shows, the content and timing of the messages that are sent vary depending on
what kind of equipment is hooked up. Choose the equipment to connect according to what you
want to do.
When a BOSS FS-5L Foot Pedal is Connected:
Pressing the pedal sends an ON 127 (7Fh) message, and pressing it again sends an OFF 0 (00h)
message. The indicator for the pedal lights up when on.
* This works just the same as a latch type Control pedal.
When a BOSS FS-5U Foot Pedal is Connected:
The pedal sends an ON 127 (7Fh) message when depressed and an OFF 0 (00h) message when
released.
* This works just the same as a momentary type Control pedal.
When a Roland EV-5 Expression Pedal is Connected:
Operating the pedal sends data from 0 (00h) to 127 (7Fh) continuously, depending on the pedal’s
function.
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NOTE MODE
This is the mode for sending Note messages.
Note Range
The following table shows what notes are assigned to the different pedals.
C
C
E
D
F
E
F
G
G
B
A
B
* The indicator for the pedal that the note is assigned to lights up.
When “C2” is shown on the display, it means that pressing the note “do” (Number pedal 1) sends
a “C2” Note message. Notes within the C2 to B2 range can be sent by pressing the pedals.
* “C2” refers to a C note (“do”) two octaves lower than middle C (“C4”) on a piano keyboard.
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
C8
* The note range available for sending can be changed in octave steps. See “Note Range Setting”
(p. 26) for more details.
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Changing the Note Range by Octaves During a Performance
During a performance, you can change the note range in octave steps. To do this, connect a BOSS
FS-5U foot switch (Optional) to FOOT SW/EXP jack 5 or 6. The operation of the pedal will vary
depending on whether it is connected to jack 5 or 6 — read on for more information.
FOOT SW/EXP 5: Octave Shift-Up Function
Each press of the pedal makes the current note range an octave higher. You can raise the note range
as high as C6. The display shows the key number when “do” (Number pedal 1) is depressed.
FOOT SW/EXP 6: Octave Shift-Down Function
Each press of the pedal lowers the current note range by an octave. The display shows the key
number when “do” (Number pedal 1) is depressed.
* At the factory defaults, you cannot lower the note range unless you have already connected a
foot pedal to FOOT SW/EXP jack 5 and depressed the pedal to raise the note range.
You can also vary the extent of the note range within which changes can take place when you
depress the foot pedal. For details, read “Octave Shift Upper Limit Setting” and “Octave Shift Lower
Limit Setting” (p. 27).
* If you have changed the note range with the foot pedals, the new setting remains active until
the power is switched off (even if you change modes).
Using the Expression Pedal
The expression pedal has the same settings as in the Program Change mode and Control Change
mode. Operating the expression pedal causes Control Change messages to be sent.
Using the Foot Switch/Expression Pedal Jacks
When you connect separately available BOSS FS-5U foot switches or Roland EV-5 expression
pedals to the FOOT SW/EXP 1, 2, 3, or 4 jacks, the connected pedals will have the same settings
as they do for the Program Change mode and Control Change mode. Operating the pedals causes
Control Change messages to be sent.
FOOT SW/EXP jacks 5 and 6 are used for the functions of Octave Shift Up/Down, so they do not
send Control Change messages.
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EXCLUSIVE MODE
This mode is for sending System Exclusive (SysEx) messages.
This is the mode to use when you wish to use SysEx messages from the FC-200 to operate another instrument.
The method of operation depends on the instrument or device that is receiving the SysEx messages. Refer to the manual
for the receiving instrument for more information.
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EDIT FUNCTION
You can use the Edit function to make changes in the factory default settings and store these changes in memory. Changing
the settings on the FC-200 to match the other equipment you are using can make this MIDI foot controller even easier to
use.
How to Make Changes
The steps described below are used to make all types of changes.
1, 2
3
4
2, 6
4
1. Switch off the power.
2. While keeping down the Control pedal, switch on the power.
The display alternates between the parameter (setting item) and its value (the current contents of
the setting).
3. Use the Number pedals 1, 2, 3, and 4 to call up the parameter you wish to change and show it on
the display.
The contents of the different parameters are described in the following section, “PARAMETERS
WITH SETTINGS THAT CAN BE CHANGED” (p. 21).
Number pedal 1:
Number pedal 2:
Number pedal 3:
Number pedal 4:
The parameters cycle backward in reverse order while this pedal is kept
depressed.
Pressing this pedal changes the displayed parameter to the previous parameter.
Pressing this pedal changes the displayed parameter to the next parameter.
The parameters cycle forward in normal order while this pedal is kept
depressed.
When you stop operating the Number pedals, the display alternates between the selected
parameter and its current value.
4. Use the Bank pedals UP, DOWN or Expression pedal to change the value.
Bank pedal UP:
Bank pedal DOWN:
Increases the value of the setting. For a parameter with an on/off setting, this
pedal switches the parameter on.
Decreases the value of the setting. For a parameter with an on/off setting,
this pedal switches the parameter off.
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5. If you want to change another parameter, repeat steps 3 and 4.
6. Store the changes you’ve made in memory.
Press the Control pedal to save the new settings in memory. After the settings have been saved, the
FC-200 returns to its normal state of operation.
If You Want to Abandon the Changes
If you decide that you don’t want to save the changed settings in memory, press the MODE button.
The settings all return to their values before changes were made, and the FC-200 returns to its
normal state of operation.
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PARAMETERS WITH SETTINGS THAT CAN BE CHANGED
This section describes those parameters that have settings which can be changed. The explanations here describe functions
and what appears on the display. This section uses bold type to indicate factory default settings.
If you need information on how to make settings for parameters, see “How to Make Changes” (p. 19).
MIDI Channel: 1 to 16
[
] (MIDI Channel)
This sets the channel for sending and receiving MIDI messages.
This MIDI channel setting is also used for the device ID that is employed when sending or receiving
System Exclusive (SysEx) messages for MIDI data transfers and similar operations.
Controller Number Setting for Control Pedal: 1 to 31, 30 to 80 to 95
[
]
Sets the controller number for the Control pedal.
This sets the controller number that is used when sending Control Change messages.
Setting for Latch Type Control Pedal Operation: On / Off
[
]
Latch on/off setting for Control pedal.
This setting determines whether the pedal works as latch type or momentary type pedal when
sending Control Change messages.
[On] Latch Type:
Pressing the pedal sends an ON 127 (7Fh) message, and the pedal remains on after it is
released. Pressing the pedal again sends an OFF 0 (00h) message. The pedal indicator lights
up when on.
[Off] Momentary Type:
Pressing the pedal sends an ON 127 (7Fh) message, and releasing the pedal sends an OFF
0 (00h) message. The pedal indicator lights up when on (in other words, while the pedal is
depressed.)
Controller Number Setting for Expression Pedal: 1 to 7 to 31, 33 to 95
[
]
Sets the controller number for the expression pedal.
This sets the controller number that is used when sending Control Change messages.
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* If you need information on how to make settings for parameters, see “How to Make Changes” (p. 19).
Bank Select: On / Off
[
] (Bank Select)
In the Program Change mode, this sets whether Bank Select messages are to be sent together with
Program Change messages. This should normally be set to “Off” (not sent).
[On]: Bank Select messages are sent.
[Off]: Bank Select messages are not sent.
With MIDI, you can use combinations of Bank Select messages and Program Change messages to
select programs for a large number of Tones and other sounds.
* A Bank Select message consists of the controller 0 and 32 Control Change messages.
The FC-200 can send Program Change messages from 1 to 128, so a total of 128 programs can be
switched. This is the unit’s normal status, whereby Bank Select messages are not sent.
However, if you set the FC-200 so that Bank Select messages are sent, the total number of programs
that can be selected rises to a maximum of 1,000.
* To find out whether the receiving instrument can recognize incoming Bank Select messages,
refer to the Control Change column in the MIDI Implementation Chart in the manual for the
receiving instrument.
* If the receiving instrument uses controller numbers 0 and 32 for some function other than Bank
Select messages, you should set the FC-200 so that it does not send Bank Select messages.
The chart below shows the relationship between the MIDI Bank Select and Program Change
messages that the FC-200 sends. The Program Change messages enclosed in boxes are not sent.
PROGRAM CHANGE
BANK SELECT
0
1
2
27
28
29
30
100 101
128
1
1
2
27
28
29
30
100 101
128
2
1
2
27
28
29
30
100 101
128
7
1
2
27
28
29
30
100 101
128
8
1
2
27
28
29
30
100 101
128
9
1
2
27
28
29
30
100 101
128
* The value of the Bank Select message can vary for the same Program Change number, and so
the message that is sent is different.
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* If you need information on how to make settings for parameters, see “How to Make Changes” (p. 19).
The chart below shows the programs indicated by the Bank Select and Program Change messages
shown above.
The Bank pedals and Number pedals on the FC-200 are used to send messages, and the values in
parentheses show which pedals to use to choose the corresponding program.
PROGRAM CHANGE
BANK SELECT
0
1
(0, 1)
2
(0, 2)
1
27
(2, 7)
28
(2, 8)
29
30
(2, 9) (2, 10)
129 130
(12, 9) (12, 10)
2
(20, 1) (20, 2)
7
(70, 1) (70, 2)
8
(80, 1) (80, 2)
9
(90, 1) (90, 2)
201 202
701 702
801 802
901 902
227 228 229 230
(22, 7) (22, 8) (22, 9) (22, 10)
727 728 729 730
(72, 7) (72, 8) (72, 9) (72, 10)
827 828 829 830
(82, 7) (82, 8) (82, 9) (82, 10)
927 928 929 930
(92, 7) (92, 8) (92, 9) (92, 10)
100 101 102
(9, 10) (10, 1) (10, 2)
128
(12, 8)
200
(19, 10)
300
(29, 10)
800
(79, 10)
900
(89, 10)
1000
(99, 10)
The program number indicated by the Bank and Number pedal values shown in parentheses is
calculated in exactly the same way as for the Program Change numbers described in “About
Program Change Numbers” (p. 11). That is, the Program number is the Bank multiplied by ten, plus
the Number (Bank x 10 + Number).
* The Bank pedals are used to select the Bank, but you can only specify a Bank whose number is
within the limit set by the Bank Limit parameter. Read the next section, “Bank Limit,” for more
details about this.
Bank Limit: 0 to 12 to 99
[
] (Bank Limit)
In the Program Change mode, the Bank is selected with the Bank UP and DOWN pedals. This
parameter sets the upper limit for the Bank.
If the Bank DOWN pedal is depressed when the current Bank is 0, the Bank switches to the Bank
with the number set for the Bank Limit parameter. In the same way, pressing the Bank UP pedal
when the Bank is at the number set for the Bank Limit parameter, it switches to Bank 0.
As an example, let’s say that you’re sending Program Change messages to another instrument that
has 40 programs for Tones and the like. In this case, it can be handy to set Bank Limit to “3,” because
this causes only Banks 0 to 3 to be displayed.
* When the Bank Select parameter is set to “off,” Bank Limit cannot be set to a value of 13 or
higher.
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* If you need information on how to make settings for parameters, see “How to Make Changes” (p. 19).
Output of Program Change Messages When Changing Banks: On / Off
[
] (Bank Output)
In the Program Change mode, this sets whether Program Change messages are sent when the Bank
is switched.
[On]: A Program Change message is sent when the Bank is switched. The Number is that of the
Number pedal chosen before switching the Bank (in other words, the Number pedal
whose indicator is lit up).
[Off]: A Program Change message is not sent even when the Bank is switched. Instead, the
Program Change message is sent when the Number is selected with a Number pedal.
Changing Banks Using the Number Pedals: On / Off
[
] (Bank Change)
This setting determines whether the Number pedals can be used like a ten-key numeric keypad
when switching Banks in the Program Change mode.
[On]: Pressing the Bank UP pedal makes the left-hand (tens) digit for the Bank shown on the
display start to flash. You can then use the corresponding Number pedal to select the
desired Bank.
Pressing the Bank pedal DOWN makes the right-hand (units) digit for the Bank shown
on the display start to flash. You can then use the corresponding Number pedal to select
the desired Bank.
* Pressing a Number pedal higher than the value set for Bank Limit has no effect.
[Off]: Each press of a Bank pedal (UP or DOWN) switches the Bank, and the display changes
accordingly. Pressing UP increases the Bank and pressing DOWN lowers it.
* The timing for output of Program Change messages depends on the setting described
in “Output of Program Change Messages When Changing Banks.”
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* If you need information on how to make settings for parameters, see “How to Make Changes” (p. 19).
Controller Number Settings: 1 to 31, 33 to 95
This sets the controller numbers that are used when sending Control Change messages. A different
controller number is set for each pedal and jack.
[
[
[
[
[
[
] : 01 : Sets the controller number for FOOT SW/EXP jack “1.”
] : 10 : Sets the controller number for FOOT SW/EXP jack “2.”
] : 11 : Sets the controller number for FOOT SW/EXP jack “3.”
] : 64 : Sets the controller number for FOOT SW/EXP jack “4.”
] : 16 : Sets the controller number for FOOT SW/EXP jack “5.”
] : 17 : Sets the controller number for FOOT SW/EXP jack “6.”
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
] : 65 : Sets the controller number for Number pedal “1.”
] : 66 : Sets the controller number for Number pedal “2.”
] : 67 : Sets the controller number for Number pedal “3.”
] : 68 : Sets the controller number for Number pedal “4.”
] : 69 : Sets the controller number for Number pedal “5.”
] : 70 : Sets the controller number for Number pedal “6.”
] : 71 : Sets the controller number for Number pedal “7.”
] : 72 : Sets the controller number for Number pedal “8.”
] : 73 : Sets the controller number for Number pedal “9.”
] : 74 : Sets the controller number for Number pedal “10.”
[
[
] : 75 : Sets the controller number for Bank pedal “UP.”
] : 76 : Sets the controller number for Bank pedal “DOWN.”
The controller numbers set for the pedals and jacks remain constant in every mode, but the pedals
and jacks used for manipulating Control Change messages differ from one mode to another. Take
a look at the following chart.
Control Pedal Expression Pedal CTL / EXP Jack
Program Change Mode
*1
*1
Control Change Mode
*1
*1
Note Mode
Number Pedal
Bank Pedal
*1
(1 to 4) *1*2
Exclusive Mode
*1:
Settings for Realtime messages and MMC messages can be made instead of controller
numbers. When this is done, “FA,” “FB,” “FC,” and “c1” to “c9” are displayed in addition
to controller numbers 1 to 31 and 33 to 95. For more details on Realtime and MMC messages,
see “ABOUT REALTIME MESSAGES AND MMC MESSAGES” (p. 29).
*2:
In the Note mode, the FOOT SW/EXP jacks 1 to 4 can be used to send Control Change
messages.
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* If you need information on how to make settings for parameters, see “How to Make Changes” (p. 19).
Setting for Latch Type Pedal Operation: On / Off
This setting determines whether the pedals work as latch type or momentary type pedals when
sending Control Change messages. A separate setting is made for each pedal.
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
] : Latch on/off setting for Number pedal “1.”
] : Latch on/off setting for Number pedal “2.”
] : Latch on/off setting for Number pedal “3.”
] : Latch on/off setting for Number pedal “4.”
] : Latch on/off setting for Number pedal “5.”
] : Latch on/off setting for Number pedal “6.”
] : Latch on/off setting for Number pedal “7.”
] : Latch on/off setting for Number pedal “8.”
] : Latch on/off setting for Number pedal “9.”
] : Latch on/off setting for Number pedal “10.”
[
[
] : Latch on/off setting for Bank pedal “UP.”
] : Latch on/off setting for Bank pedal “DOWN.”
[On] Latch Type:
Pressing the pedal sends an ON 127 (7Fh) message, and the pedal remains on after it is
released. Pressing the pedal again sends an OFF 0 (00h) message. The pedal indicator lights
up when on.
[Off] Momentary Type:
Pressing the pedal sends an ON 127 (7Fh) message, and releasing the pedal sends an OFF
0 (00h) message. The pedal indicator lights up when on (in other words, while the pedal is
depressed.)
Note Range Setting: C0 to C2 to C8
[
] (Note Range)
This sets the octave for the note range of the Note messages that are sent with the pedals in the Note
mode.
The setting specifies the key number when “do” (Number pedal 1) is depressed.
* You can make a setting within the range set by the Octave Shift Upper Limit and Lower Limit
settings.
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* If you need information on how to make settings for parameters, see “How to Make Changes” (p. 19).
Octave Shift Upper Limit Setting: C0 to C6 to C8
[
] (High)
In the Note mode, a foot pedal connected to FOOT SW/EXP jack 5 can be used to raise the note
range an octave at a time. This parameter sets the upper limit for raising the note range with the
Octave Shift-Up function.
The setting specifies the key number when “do” (Number pedal 1) is depressed.
* The upper limit cannot be set to a value less than the setting made for the Octave Shift Lower
Limit.
* “C6” refers to a C note (“do”) two octaves higher than middle C (“C4”) on a piano keyboard.
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
C8
Octave Shift Lower Limit Setting: C0 to C2 to C8
[
] (Low)
In the Note mode, a foot pedal connected to FOOT SW/EXP jack 6 can be used to lower the note
range an octave at a time. This parameter sets the lower limit for lowering the note range with the
Octave Shift-Down function.
The setting specifies the key number when “do” (Number pedal 1) is depressed.
* The lower limit cannot be set to a value higher than the setting made for the Octave Shift Upper
Limit.
* “C2” refers to a C note (“do”) two octaves lower than middle C (“C4”) on a piano keyboard.
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
C8
Note On Velocity Setting: 1 to 96 to 127
[
] (Note On)
This setting determines the volume of the sound produced when a pedal is depressed in the Note
mode. When the velocity is set to a value of 100 or higher, the point indicator at the top left of the
display lights up, and only the last two digits of the value appear on the display.
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* If you need information on how to make settings for parameters, see “How to Make Changes” (p. 19).
MODE Jack Loop Setting: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
[
] (Jack Loop)
This setting determines how the mode will be switched when using a BOSS FS-5U foot switch
connected to the MODE jack to change modes.
Program Change Mode
Program Change Mode
Control Change Mode
Control Change Mode
Note Mode
Program Change Mode
Program Change Mode
Control Change Mode
Control Change Mode
Exclusive Mode
Note Mode
Exclusive Mode
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ABOUT REALTIME MESSAGES AND MMC MESSAGES
Realtime messages and MMC messages are both used to operate externally connected devices. On the FC-200, Realtime
and MMC messages can be assigned to the pedals and FOOT SW/EXP jacks instead of controller numbers (p. 25).
About Realtime Messages
These messages are used to operate a MIDI sequencer. If you connect a MIDI sequencer that
supports Realtime messages, you can use the pedals on the FC-200 to operate the sequencer.
* The FC-200 does not output MIDI Clock (F8h) data, so it cannot be used to start or stop some
types of MIDI sequencers.
* The connected sequencer must be in the “Remote” mode.
Remote mode: A playback mode that uses the MIDI sequencer’s internal clock to control
playback according to start and continue messages sent from an external device
(in this case, the FC-200).
About MMC (MIDI Machine Control) Messages
These messages are used for MIDI operation of an audio device such as an MTR or tape recorder.
If you connect a device that supports MMC messages, you can use the pedals on the FC-200 to
operate the MTR or tape recorder.
How to Make the Settings
Refer to “Controller Number Settings” (p. 25) for an explanation of how to make the settings. “FA,”
“FB,” “FC,” and “c1” to “c9” are displayed for Realtime and MMC messages in addition to controller
numbers 1 to 31 and 33 to 95, so you can select any of these.
Here are the selections that appear on the display, along with the functions that they refer to.
Realtime Messages
MMC Messages
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
] START
] CONTINUE
] STOP
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
STOP
PLAY
DEFERRED PLAY
FAST FORWARD
REWIND
RECORD STROBE
RECORD EXIT
RECORD PAUSE
PAUSE
* If Realtime or MMC messages have been assigned to a FOOT SW/EXP jack, you should connect
a BOSS FS-5U foot switch (Optional) to the corresponding jack.
* By assigning Realtime or MMC messages to a Number pedal, it is automatically switched to
momentary type operation. (“Latch on/off” [p. 26] is set to “off.”)
* Refer to the manual for the receiving device for information on the operations that take place
when the device receives the messages sent with the FC-200.
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DATA TRANSFER USING MIDI
You can use System Exclusive (SysEx) messages to send the FC-200’s settings to another MIDI device. This makes it possible,
for instance, to reproduce identical settings on another FC-200, or to save the settings on a MIDI sequencer or some other
piece of equipment.
Sending Data (Bulk Dump)
This sends the settings for the FC-200 to another FC-200 or some other external MIDI device.
Making the Connections and Getting Ready
For Storage on a MIDI Sequencer
Make the connections as shown below, and get the MIDI sequencer ready to receive System
Exclusive (SysEx) messages.
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
* Refer to the MIDI sequencer’s manual for instructions on how to operate the sequencer.
For Copying Data to Another FC-200
Make the connections as shown below, and make sure that the sending FC-200 and the receiving
FC-200 are set to the same MIDI channel (device ID).
MIDI OUT
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MIDI IN
Sending the Data
(the sending FC-200)
1, 2
2
3
1. Switch off the FC-200 that will be used to send the data.
2. While keeping Number pedal “9” depressed, switch the power back on.
The indicator for the Control pedal flashes, and [
] (Bulk Dump) appears on the display.
3. Press the Control pedal.
The indicator for the Control pedal stops flashing and remains lit continuously, the display readout
changes, and the data transmission (bulk dump) starts. When the transmission of data finishes, the
devices return to their normal state of operation.
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Receiving Data (Bulk Load)
Making the Connections
For sending data stored on a MIDI sequencer to the FC-200, make the following connections.
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
Receiving Data
1. Make sure the MIDI channel (device ID) for the FC-200 is set to the same MIDI channel as the MIDI
sequencer where the data is stored.
* Only System Exclusive (SysEx) messages on matching MIDI channels are received.
* Refer to the MIDI sequencer’s manual for instructions on how to operate the sequencer.
2. SysEx messages can normally be received at any time while the power is switched on. The readout
on the display changes as shown below while data is being received.
* All operations and controls for the FC-200 become non-functional while SysEx messages are
being received.
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ABOUT CHANGING THE BATTERIES
When Batteries Need Changing
When the FC-200 is operated only on battery power, the display starts to flash when the batteries
begin to run down. This is a warning that means you need to replace the unit’s six size AA batteries
with fresh ones as soon as possible.
* When the display starts to flash, we recommend setting the Power switch to “ECONOMY” (if
it isn’t already at “ECONOMY”). Of course, you still need to replace the batteries as soon as
possible.
Changing the Batteries
* When changing the batteries, do not mix new batteries with used ones, or mix batteries of
different types.
* Be sure that the positive (“+”) and negative (“-”) ends of the batteries are positioned correctly
when installing new batteries.
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USING MIDI
The FC-200 is equipped with MIDI terminals. Using these terminals to receive data from an external MIDI device makes
it possible to switch Program Numbers and change effect settings remotely.
About MIDI
MIDI is the acronym for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface.” It is an industy-wide standard that
allows for data (such as that representing the music played, or for changes in sounds used) to be
exchanged among various instruments and computers. As long as they are MIDI compatible, all
devices, regardless of model or manufacturer, can exchange whatever performance data they are
both equipped to ‘understand.’
MIDI converts every ‘performance event’ into MIDI data. When received by another instrument,
this stream of MIDI data can be used to “play” it, as if that instrument itself were being played.
The Exchange of MIDI Data
About MIDI Connectors
In carrying out the exchange of MIDI data, the three connectors shown below are used. MIDI cables
can be routed from these connectors in varying ways depending on the kind of setup you have in
mind.
MIDI IN:
MIDI OUT:
MIDI THRU:
Receives data from another MIDI device.
Transmits data originating in the unit.
Sends out an exact copy of the data received at MIDI IN.
* The FC-200 has MIDI IN and MIDI OUT ports.
MIDI Channels
In MIDI communications, a single cable simultaneously carries different streams of performance
information for a multiple number of MIDI devices. This is possible thanks to the concept of MIDI
channels.
MIDI channels are in some ways similar to the channels on a television set. On a TV, a variety of
programs broadcast from different stations can be viewed by switching channels. This is because
the information on any particular channel is conveyed only when the receiver is set to the same
channel that is being used for transmission.
Station A
Station B
Station C
On a TV, you switch channels to watch the station (program) you want.
The cable coming from
the antenna carries the
TV signals for a variety
of broadcasts.
The channels available with MIDI range from 1 through 16. When a musical instrument (the
receiver) is set so its channel matches the MIDI channel used by the transmitting device, the MIDI
data is successfully ‘communicated.’
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MIDI Messages Recognized by the FC-200
In order to convey the great variety of expression possible with music, the MIDI standard contains
a large range of data ‘types’ (messages). MIDI messages can be divided into two main types:
messages that are handled on each channel (Channel messages); and messages that are handled
independently of channels (System messages).
CHANNEL MESSAGES
These messages are used to convey the events of a performance. In most circumstances, they alone
are sufficient for providing the range of control needed. The specific results obtained by the various
MIDI message of this type are determined by the settings on the unit receiving them.
Program Change Messages
These messages are used for conveying information about changes to another sound. Sounds are
changed using Program Change Numbers, numbered from 1 through 128.
Control Change Messages
Control Change messages serve in enhancing the expressiveness of a performance. Every available
function can be identified by its own Control Number. The functions which are available for control
can vary widely depending on the MIDI device being used.
Note Messages
Note messages convey the notes played during a performance. There are several kinds of Note
messages:
Note Number:
Note On:
Note Off:
Velocity:
A number representing the position of a key on the keyboard.
Produced when a keyboard key has been pressed.
Produced when a keyboard key has been released.
Conveys the amount of strength used when keys are pressed. (Commonly called
‘volume’.)
* Note Numbers express the full range of possible keyboard keys, using the numbers 0 to 127.
Middle C (C4) is Note number 60.
SYSTEM MESSAGES
System messages include Exclusive messages, messages used for synchronizing the performance
of multiple units, and other messages employed for diagnostic purposes. The RV-70 supports the
use of Exclusive messages.
Exclusive Messages
Exclusive messages handle information related to a unit’s own unique sounds, or other devicespecific information. Generally, such messages can only be exchanged between devices of the
same model by the same manufacturer.
Exclusive messages can be employed to save the settings for Parameter Programs into a sequencer,
or for transferring such data to another FC-200.
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MIDI Implementation Chart
MIDI has made it possible for a wide range of musical instruments to communicate with each other, but that doesn’t
necessarily mean that the many types of data will all be understood. If communication between two connected MIDI
devices is to be successful, it must take place using only the types of data that they have in common.
It is for this reason that every owner’s manual — for all kinds of MIDI devices — always includes a MIDI
Implementation Chart as a quick reference to the types of MIDI messages it is capable of handling. You should
compare the MIDI Implementation Charts for any two devices in order to find out which types of data can be
exchanged. Since these charts are standardized, you can place them so they overlap. This way you can easily
compare the receiving device with the transmitting device.
Fold
MIDI Device A
MIDI Device B
Function... Transmitted
Recognized
Remarks
* For detailed information on how MIDI data is handled on this unit, refer to “ROLAND EXCLUSIVE MESSAGES”
(p.39) and “MIDI Implementation” (p.41).
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RETURNING SETTINGS TO THEIR FACTORY DEFAULTVALUES (INITIALIZATION)
Initialization lets you return settings that have been edited to the values they had when the FC-200 was shipped from the
factory.
1, 2
2
3
1. Switch off the power.
2. While keeping Number pedal “10” depressed, switch the power back on.
The indicator for the Control pedal flashes, and [
] appears on the display.
3. Press the Control pedal.
The indicator for the Control pedal stops flashing and remains continuously lit, the display readout
changes, and initialization begins. When initialization is finished, the FC-200 returns to its normal
state of operation.
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IF YOU THINK THERE’S A PROBLEM, CHECK THESE FIRST
If your FC-200 is not functioning properly, or you suspect there is a problem somewhere, check the following items. If you
are still unable to correct the problem, contact your Roland retailer or nearest Roland Service Center.
The power doesn’t come on.
Are the batteries loaded correctly?
Are the batteries dead?
The display readout is flashing.
The batteries are running out of power. Replace with fresh batteries as soon as you can.
I can’t change programs on the connected device.
Are the MIDI cables hooked up correctly?
Are the two devices set to the same MIDI channel?
Is the FC-200 in the Program Change mode?
Is the indicator for a Number pedal flashing?
No Program Change messages are sent while an indicator is flashing. Press a Number pedal to select
a Number and send the data.
Control Change messages are being sent, but there is no change on the receiving device,
or it doesn’t change as expected.
Are the MIDI cables hooked up correctly?
Are the two devices set to the same MIDI channel?
Do the controller numbers match?
Check the controller numbers on the FC-200. Check the settings on the receiving device as well.
Check the setting for pedal operation (latch or momentary type).
No sounds are played in the Note mode.
Are the MIDI cables hooked up correctly?
Are the two devices set to the same MIDI channel?
The display shows “
” when data is sent to the FC-200.
This is displayed when the FC-200 fails to receive System Exclusive (SysEx) messages. The SysEx
messages that are being sent contain one or more of the following errors. Correct the data being
sent, or try sending the data again.
Address value
Address size (2 bytes)
Data value
Data size (1 byte)
Checksum value
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ROLAND EXCLUSIVE MESSAGES
1. Data Format for Exclusive Messages
Roland’s MIDI implementation uses the following data format for all
Exclusive messages (type IV):
Byte
Description
F0H
Exclusive Status
41H
Manufacturer ID (Roland)
DEV
Device ID
MDL
Model ID
CMD
Command ID
[BODY]
Main data
F7H
End of exclusive
•MIDI status: F0H, F7H
An Exclusive message must be flanked by a pair of status codes,
starting with a Manufacturer ID immediately after F0H (MIDI version
1.0).
•Main data: BODY
This field contains a message to be exchanged across an interface. The
exact data size and content will vary with the Model ID and Command
ID.
2. Address-mapped Data Transfer
Address mapping is a technique for transferring messages conforming
to the data format given in Section 1. It assigns a series of memoryresident records—waveform and tone data, switch status, and parameters, for example, to specific locations in a machine-dependent
address space, thereby allowing access to data residing at the address
a message specifies.
Address-mapped data transfer is therefore independent of models and
data categories. This technique allows use of two different transfer
procedures: one-way transfer and handshake transfer.
•Manufacturer ID: 41H
The Manufacturer ID identifies the manufacturer of a MIDI instrument
that sends an Exclusive message. Value 41H represents Roland’s
Manufacturer ID.
•Device ID: DEV
The Device ID contains a unique value that identifies individual
devices in the implementation of several MIDI instruments. It is usually
set to 00H–0FH, a value smaller by one than that of a basic channel,
but value 00H–1FH may be used for a device with several basic
channels.
•One-way transfer procedure (See Section 3 for
details.)
This procedure is suited to the transfer of a small amount of data. It
sends out an Exclusive message completely independent of the receiving device's status.
Connection Diagram
Device (A)
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
1
2
Device (B)
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
•Model ID: MDL
The Model ID contains a value that identifies one model from another.
Different models, however, may share an identical Model ID if they
handle similar data.
The Model ID format may contain 00H in one or more places to provide
an extended data field. The following are examples of valid Model IDs,
each representing a unique model:
01H
02H
03H
00H, 01H
00H, 02H
00H, 00H, 01H
•Command ID: CMD
The Command ID indicates the function of an Exclusive message. The
Command ID format may contain 00H in one or more places to provide
an extended data field. The following are examples of valid Command
IDs, each representing a unique function:
01H
02H
03H
00H, 01H
00H, 02H
00H, 00H, 01H
Connection at point 2 is essential for “Request data” procedures. (See
Section 3.)
•Handshake-transfer procedure
(This device does not use this procedure)
This procedure initiates a predetermined transfer sequence
(handshaking) across the interface before data transfer takes place.
Handshaking ensures that reliability and transfer speed are high
enough to handle a large amount of data.
Connection Diagram
Device (A)
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
1
2
Device (B)
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
Connection at points 1 and 2 is essential.
Notes on the above procedures
* There are separate Command IDs for different transfer procedures.
* Devices A and B cannot exchange data unless they use the same
transfer procedure, share identical Device ID and Model ID, and are
ready for communication.
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3. One-way Transfer Procedure
This procedure sends out data until it has all been sent and is used when
the messages are so short that answerbacks need not be checked.
For longer messages, however, the receiving device must acquire each
message in time with the transfer sequence, which inserts 20 milliseconds intervals.
Types of Messages
Message
Command ID
Request data 1
RQ1 (11H)
Data set 1
DT1 (12H)
The MIDI standards inhibit non real-time messages from interrupting
an Exclusive one. This fact is inconvenient for devices that support a
“soft-thru” function. To maintain compatibility with such devices,
Roland has limited the DT1 to 256 bytes so that an excessively long
message is sent out in separate 'segments'.
Byte
Description
F0H
Exclusive Status
41H
Manufacturer ID (Roland)
DEV
Device ID
MDL
Model ID
12H
Command ID
aaH
Address MSB
|
|
|
|
•Request data 1: RQ1 (11H)
LSB
ddH
This message is sent out when there is a need to acquire data from a
device at the other end of the interface. It contains data for the address
and size that specify designation and length, respectively, of data
required.
On receiving an RQ1 message, the remote device checks its memory
for the data address and size that satisfy the request.
If it finds them and is ready for communication, the device will transmit
a “Data set 1 (DT1)” message, which contains the requested data.
Otherwise, the device won't send out anything.
Byte
Description
F0H
Exclusive Status
41H
Manufacturer ID (Roland)
DEV
Device ID
MDL
Model ID
11H
Command ID
aaH
Address MSB
|
|
LSB
|
|
|
Data
MSB
|
|
LSB
sum
Check sum
F7H
End of exclusive
* A DT1 message is capable of providing only the valid data among those
specified by an RQ1 message.
* Some models are subject to limitations in data format used for a single
transaction. Requested data, for example, may have a limit in length
or must be divided into predetermined address fields before it is
exchanged across the interface.
* The number of bytes comprising address data varies from one Model
ID to another.
|
|
ssH
|
Size
MSB
* The error-checking process uses a checksum that provides a bit pattern
where the last 7 bits are zero when values for an address, data, and that
checksum are summed.
|
|
LSB
sum
Check sum
F7H
End of exclusive
•Example of Message Transactions
•Device A sending data to Device B
* The size of the requested data does not indicate the number of bytes
that will make up a DT1 message, but represents the address fields
where the requested data resides.
* Some models are subject to limitations in data format used for a single
transaction. Requested data, for example, may have a limit in length
or must be divided into predetermined address fields before it is
exchanged across the interface.
Transfer of a DT1 message is all that takes place.
Device (A)
Device (B)
[Data set 1]
* More than 20m sec time internal.
[Data set 1]
[Data set 1]
* The same number of bytes comprises address and size data, which,
however, vary with the Model ID.
* The error-checking process uses a checksum that provides a bit pattern
where the last 7 bits are zero when values for an address, size, and that
checksum are summed.
•Data set 1: DT1 (12H)
This message corresponds to the actual data transfer process.
Because every byte in the data is assigned a unique address, a DT1
message can convey the starting address of one or more bits of data as
well as a series of data formatted in an address-dependent order.
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•Device B requesting data from Device A
Device B sends an RQ1 message to Device A.
Checking the message, Device A sends a DT1 message back to Device
B.
Device (A)
Device (B)
[Data set 1]
[Request data]
[Data set 1]
* More than 20m sec time internal.
[Data set 1]
[Data set 1]
MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER
Date : Jan.20, 1995
MIDI Implementation
Model FC-200
1. RECOGNIZED RECEIVE DATA
CONTROL CHANGE
SYSTEM REALTIME MESSAGE
Status
BnH
ACTIVE SENSING
* When FC-200 receives Active Sensing, it measures time intervals
between incoming messages. If the subsequent message will not come
within 400 msec after the previous one, FC-200 turns off Active
Sensing for a period and stops measuring message intervals.
SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE MESSAGE
Data
iiH, ddH, ....., eeH
Second Third
ccH
vvH
n = MIDI Channel Number: 0H-FH (ch.1-ch.16)
cc = Control Number: 01H-1FH (1-31)
21H-5FH (33-95)
vv = Control Value: 00H-7FH (0-127)
Status
FEH
Status
F0H
Version : 1.00
Status
F7H
F0H: System Exclusive
ii = ID Number:
The ID Number (manufacturer’s ID) is used to distinguish one manufacturer’s Exclusive messages from another. Roland’s manufacturer ID is
41H.
ID Numbers 7EH and 7FH are used as Universal Non-realtime messages
(7EH), and Universal Realtime message (7FH) for extending the MIDI
standard.
dd, ..., ee = Data: 00H-7FH (0-127)
F7H: EOX (End of System Exclusive)
System Exclusive messages that the FC-200 can receive are Data Request
(RQ1) and Data Set (DT1).
For a detailed explanation about Data Request (RQ1) and Data Set (DT1),
refer to “ROLAND EXCLUSIVE MESSAGES” and Section 3.
* Does not transmit while in EXCLUSIVE Mode.
BANK SELECT
Status
BnH
BnH
Second Third
00H
mmH
20H
llH
n = MIDI Channel Number: 0H-FH (ch.1-ch.16)
mm = Upper bytes of Bank Select Number: 0H-9H (0-9)
ll = Lower bytes of Bank Select Number: 0H (0)
* Specifically when PROGRAM CHANGE Mode is selected.
* Does not transmit when Bank Select = OFF.
* Transmits it prior to Program Change when Bank Select = ON.
PROGRAM CHANGE
Status
CnH
Second
ppH
n = MIDI Channel Number: 0H-FH (ch.1-ch.16)
pp = Program Number: 00H-7FH (prog.1-prog.128)
* Specifically when PROGRAM CHANGE Mode is selected.
* Transmits only Program Change Numbers 0H-63H (1-100) when
Bank Select = ON and Bank Select Number is 1 or more.
2. TRANSMITTED DATA
SYSTEM REALTIME MESSAGE
2.1 Sending the Received Messages
START
Transmits the received message while performing Soft Thru (normal
operation).
Status
FAH
2.2 Transmitted Messages
* Does not transmit while in EXCLUSIVE Mode.
CHANNEL VOICE MESSAGE
CONTINUE
NOTE OFF
Status
FBH
Status
8nH
Second Third
kkH
vvH
n = MIDI Channel Number: 0H-FH (ch.1-ch.16)
kk = Note Number: 0CH-77H (12-119)
vv = Velocity: 40H (64)
* Does not transmit while in EXCLUSIVE Mode.
STOP
Status
FCH
* Specifically when NOTE Mode is selected.
* Does not transmit while in EXCLUSIVE Mode.
NOTE ON
ACTIVE SENSING
Status
9nH
Second Third
kkH
vvH
n = MIDI Channel Number: 0H - FH (ch.1-ch.16)
kk = Note Number: 0CH-77H (12-119)
vv = Velocity: 01H-7FH (1-127)
* Specifically when NOTE Mode is selected.
Status
FEH
* During the normal operation, transmits at approx. 250 msec intervals.
* When message intervals are being monitored at the input section, the
output of Active Sensing messages will cease for a certain period of
time if the input interval exceeds 400 msec.
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SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE MESSAGE
Status
F0H
Data
iiH, ddH, ....., eeH
Status
F7H
F0H: System Exclusive
ii = ID Number: 41H (65)
dd, ..., ee = data: 00H-7FH (0-1 27)
F7H: EOX (End of System Exclusive)
For a detailed explanation, see “ROLAND EXCLUSIVE MESSAGES” and
Section 3.
MIDI MACHINE CONTROL (MMC)
Status
F0H
Data
7FH, 7FH, 06H, com
Status
F7H
Byte
F0H
7FH
7FH
06H
com
F7H
Description
Exclusive Status
ID Number (Universal Realtime Message)
Device ID (Broadcast)
Sub-ID#1 (Machine Control Command)
Sub-ID#2 (MMC Command)
EOX (End of System Exclusive)
sum
F7H
Checksum
EOX (End of System Exclusive)
4. PARAMETER ADDRESS MAP (Model ID = 72H)
There are two type of the FC-200 Exclusive message.One is an individual
parameter communication, the other is a bulk dump communication.
In individual parameter communication, One System Exclusive message
“F0 .... F7” can only have one parameter.
PEDAL STATUS (Individual area)
Address(H) Size(H) Data(H) Parameter
Description
——————————————————————————————
00 00
00 01
00/7F
Pedal 1 Status
OFF/ON
00 01
00 01
00/7F
Pedal 2 Status
OFF/ON
:
:
:
:
:
00 09
00 01
00/7F
Pedal 10 Status
OFF/ON
00 0A
00 01
00/7F
Pedal UP Status
OFF/ON
00 0B
00 01
00/7F
Pedal DOWN Status OFF/ON
00 0C
00 01
00/7F
Pedal CTL Status
OFF/ON
00 0D
00 01
00-7F
EXP Pedal Status
0-127
00 0E
00 01
00-7F
Foot SW/EXP 1 Status 0-127
:
:
:
:
00 13
00 01
00-7F
Foot SW/EXP 6 Status 0-127
* FC-200 can set the following MMC commands.
com
01H
02H
03H
04H
05H
06H
07H
08H
09H
Stop
Play
Deferred Play
Fast Forward
Rewind
Record Strobe
Record Exit
Record Pause
Pause
* Does not transmit while in EXCLUSIVE Mode.
3. EXCLUSIVE COMMUNICATIONS
Using Roland’s one-way Exclusive message you can transfer data
between FC-200 and another device.
The model ID of the Exclusive message that can be used in the FC-200
is 72H (FC-200). The Device ID can be set with 00H-0FH.
The value is MIDI Channel minus 1.
Request Data 1 RQ1 (11H)
Byte
F0H
41H
dev
mdl
11H
aaH
bbH
ssH
ttH
sum
F7H
Description
Exclusive Status
Manufacturer ID (Roland)
Device ID (dev: 00H-0FH)
Model ID (mdl: 72H) FC-200
Command ID (RQ1)
Address MSB
Address LSB
Size MSB
Size LSB
Checksum
EOX (End of System Exclusive)
DATA SET 1 DT1 (12H)
Byte
F0H
41H
dev
mdl
12H
aaH
bbH
ddH
:
eeH
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Description
Exclusive Status
Manufacturer ID (Roland)
Device ID (dev: 00H-0FH)
Model ID (mdl: 72H) FC-200
Command ID (DT1)
Address MSB
Address LSB
Data
:
Data
Outputs when pedal is operated while in the EXCLUSIVE Mode.
Also outputs Data Set DT1 when Data Request RQ1 is received.
Data Set DT1 is ignored.
LED STATUS (Individual area)
Address(H) Size(H) Data(H) Parameter
Description
——————————————————————————————
01 00
00 01
00/7F
Pedal 1 LED Status
OFF/ON
01 01
00 01
00/7F
Pedal 2 LED Status
OFF/ON
:
:
:
:
01 09
00 01
00/7F
Pedal 10 LED Status OFF/ON
01 0A
00 01
00/7F
Pedal UP LED Status OFF/ON
01 0B
00 01
00/7F
Pedal DOWN LED StatusOFF/ON
01 0C
00 01
00/7F
Pedal CTL LED Status OFF/ON
Outputs when Data Request RQ1 is received.
Receives Data Set DT1 only in the EXCLUSIVE Mode.
LED on each pedal changes its status according to received Data Set
DT1.
BANK DISPLAY STATUS (Individual area)
Address(H) Size(H) Data(B)
Parameter
Description
——————————————————————————————
02 00
00 01
0abcdefg Bank Display Right *1
02 01
00 01
0abcdefg Bank Display Left *1
Outputs when Data Request RQ1 is received.
Receives Data Set DT1 only in the EXCLUSIVE Mode.
Display changes information according to the received Data Set DT1.
*1 Each bit represents ON/OFF of corresponding display segment.
Bit “0” = OFF; “1” = ON
Segment No. is as follows:
Bank Display
——————————————
|
d
d
|
|
—
—
|
|
e| |c
e| |c
|
|
—a
—a
|
|
f| |b
f| |b
|
|
—
—
|
|
g
g
|
——————————————
Left
Right
MODE STATUS (Individual area)
Address(H) Size(H) Data(H) Parameter
Description
——————————————————————————————
03 00
00 01
00-03
Mode Status *1 0: Program Mode
1: Control Mode
2: Note Mode
3: Exclusive Mode
03 01
00 01
00-03
Mode Status *2 0: Program Mode
1: Control Mode
2: Note Mode
3: Exclusive Mode
01-1F, 21-5F:
60, 61, 62:
63, 64, 65:
66, 67, 68:
69, 6A, 6B:
Controller Number
(1-31, 33-95)
Realtime Message
Start, Stop, Continue
MMC(MIDI Machine Control) Command
Stop, Play, Deferred Play
MMC Command
Fast Foward, Rewind,
Record Strobe
MMC Command
Record Exit, Record Pause,
Pause
* Only Controller Number can be assigned to each Expression pedal.
*4 Each bit reflects latch/momentary setting of each pedal:
0 = momentary; 1 = latch
*1 Outputs on power-up or when Mode change is made.
Also outputs upon receiving Data Request RQ1.
Data Set DT1 is ignored.
Latch Status Upper
00abcdefB a: Pedal 6
b: Pedal 7
:
e: Pedal 10
f: Pedal UP
*2 Outputs when Data Request RQ1 is received.
Mode is changed when Data Set DT1 is received.
BANK NUMBER (Individual area)
Address(H) Size(H) Data(H) Parameter
Description
——————————————————————————————
04 00
00 01
00-63
Bank Number *1
0-99
Outputs when Data Request RQ1 is received.
Bank Number is changed when Data Set DT1 is received.
The value exceeding the Bank Limit automatically falls to the limit value.
*1 This is not a Bank Select Number.
Latch Status Lower
0ghijklmB g: Pedal 1
h: Pedal 2
:
k: Pedal 5
l: Pedal DOWN
m: Pedal CTL
*5 Shows the modes selected by foot switch inserted into the MODE
socket.
Each data sets as shown below:
0: PROGRAM Mode -> CONTROL Mode -> PROGRAM Mode -> ...
1: PROGRAM Mode -> CONTROL Mode -> NOTE Mode ->
PROGRAM Mode -> ...
EDIT PARAMETERS (Individual area)
2: PROGRAM Mode -> CONTROL Mode -> EXCLUSIVE Mode ->
PROGRAM Mode -> ...
Address(H) Size(H) Data
Parameter
Description
——————————————————————————————
05 00
00 01
00000abcB Bank Status *1
05 01
00 01
00-63H
Bank Limit
0-99
3: PROGRAM Mode -> CONTROL Mode -> NOTE Mode ->
EXCLUSIVE Mode -> PROGRAM Mode -> ...
05 02
05 03
:
05 0B
05 0C
05 0D
05 0E
00 01
00 01
:
00 01
00 01
00 01
00 01
rrH
rrH
:
rrH
rrH
rrH
rrH
Pedal 1 Assign Message *2
Pedal 2 Assign Message *2
:
Pedal 10 Assign Message *2
Pedal UP Assign Message *2
Pedal DOWN Assign Message *2
Pedal CTL Assign Message *2
05 0F
05 10
:
05 15
00 01
00 01
:
00 01
ccH
rrH
:
rrH
EXP Pedal Assign Message *3
Foot SW/EXP 1 Assign Message *2
:
Foot SW/EXP 6 Assign Message *2
05 16
05 17
00 01
00 01
00abcdefB Latch Status Upper *4
0ghijklmB Latch Status Lower *4
05 18
05 19
05 1A
05 1B
05 1C
00 01
00 01
00 01
00 01
00 01
00-03H
00-08H
00-08H
00-08H
01-7FH
Mode Jack Loop *5
Note Range
Octave shift High
Octave shift Low
Note On Velocity
05 1D
00 01
00/01H
Pedal CTL Latch Status *6 OFF/ON
C0-C8
C0-C8
C0-C8
1-127
Outputs when Data Request RQ1 is received.
Value of each edit parameter changes when Data Set DT1 is received.
*1 Each bit has the following meaning.
Each bit represents OFF when it is set at “0” and ON when set at “1”.
0000abcB a: Number pedal is used to select Bank.
b: Outputs Program Change information upon Bank
change.
c: Outputs Bank Select information.
*2 rr = 01-1F, 21-5F, 60-6B
*3 cc = 01-1F, 21-5F
*6 Parameter which changes Pedal CTL Latch Status only. Latch Status
can also be changed by *4 Latch Status.
When both parameters are received, the status of the latter has
priority.
*7 When the massage assigned to the pedal contains information other
than
Controller Number, Latch cannot be turned on.
*8 When transmitting EDIT parameter messages in sequence, the interval
between messages must be 20 msec or longer.
FLIP-FLOP STATUS (Individual area)
Address(H) Size(H) Data(H) Parameter
Description
——————————————————————————————
06 00
00 01
00/7F
Pedal 1 flip-flop
OFF/ON
06 01
00 01
00/7F
Pedal 2 flip-flop
OFF/ON
:
:
:
:
:
06 09
00 01
00/7F
Pedal 10 flip-flop
OFF/ON
06 0A
00 01
00/7F
Pedal UP flip-flop
OFF/ON
06 0B
00 01
00/7F
Pedal DOWN flip-flop OFF/ON
06 0C
00 01
00/7F
Pedal CTL flip-flop
OFF/ON
Outputs when Data Request RQ1 is received.
Flip-flop of each pedal changes when Data Set DT1 is received.
Indicator lights if pedal flip-flop is ON while in the CONTROL CHANGE
Mode.
*1 Ignored if the pedal is set at momentary.
NOTE RANGE STATUS (Individual area)
Address(H) Size(H) Data(H) Parameter
Description
——————————————————————————————
07 00
00 01
00-08
Current Note Range C0-C8
Outputs when Data Request RQ1 is received.
Current note range is changed upon receiving Data Set DT1.
*1 This is not an Edit parameter.
rr and cc data represent output messages to be assigned to pedal.
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EDIT PARAMETERS (Bulk area)
Address(H) Size(H) Data(H) Parameter
Description
——————————————————————————————
10 00
00 1E
—
Edit Parameters *1
1 packet
11 00
00 1E
—
Factory Preset *2
1 packet
Only the above-mentioned address can be used as the start address.
*1 Output during Bulk Dump operation.
Also outputs upon receiving Data Request RQ1.
The value of Edit parameter is changed upon receiving Data Set DT1.
*2 Default data of Edit parameter value.
Outputs when Data Request RQ1 is received.
Data Set DT1 is ignored.
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MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER
MODEL FC-200
MIDI
Implementation Chart
Transmitted
Function•••
Recognized
Basic
Channel
Default
Changed
1 - 16
1 - 16
x
x
Mode
Default
Messages
Altered
x
x
x
x
Note
Number
12 - 119
**********
x
x
Velocity
Note ON
Note OFF
o 1 - 127
o 64
x
x
After
Touch
Key's
Ch's
x
x
x
x
x
x
o
o
o
x
x
x
o
**********
x
x
System Exclusive
o
o
System
Common
Song Pos
Song Sel
True
x
x
x
x
x
x
System
Real Time
Clock
Commands
x
o
x
x
AUX
Messages
Local ON/OFF
All Notes OFF
Active Sense
Reset
x
x
o
x
x
x
o
x
0, 32
1 - 31
33 - 95
Remarks
Memorized
**********
True Voice
Pitch Bend
Date : Jan.20 1995
Version : 1.00
Bank Select *1
Control
Change
Prog
Change
True #
Notes
Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY
Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY
Program Number 1 - 128
*1: Can be set to o or x by manual operation or through Exclusive message.
Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO
Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO
o : Yes
x : No
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SPECIFICATIONS
FC-200 : MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER
Connectors
Dimensions
MIDI Connectors (IN / OUT)
MODE Jack
Foot Switch / Expression (FOOT SW / EXP) Jacks (1to 6)
AC Adaptor Jack
600 (W) x 214 (D) x 75 (H) mm
23-5/8 (W) x 8-7/16 (D) x 3 (H) inches
Controls
Number Pedals (1 to 10)
BANK Pedals (UP / DOWN)
Control (CTL) Pedal
Expression Pedal
MODE Button
POWER Switch
Display
7 segments, 2 characters (LED)
Weight
3.2 kg / 7 lbs 1 oz (including battery)
Accessories
Owner’s Manual
Dry Batteries (R6 (AA) type) x 6
Roland Service
Options
AC Adaptor PSA-Series (BOSS)
Foot Switch:
DP-2, FS-1, FS-5U / 5L (BOSS)
Expression Pedal: EV-5, FV-300L (BOSS) + PSC-33
Indicators
Number Pedals (1 to 10)
BANK Pedals (UP / DOWN)
Control (CTL) Pedal
Power Supply
9 V DC: Dry Batteries (R6 (AA) type) x 6
AC Adaptor
Current Draw
125 mA (in the “ON” mode)
76 mA (in the “ECONOMY” mode)
* Expected battery life under continuous use:
Carbon 13 hours (in the “ON” mode)
16.5 hours (in the “ECONOMY” mode)
These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions
of use.
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* In the interest of product development, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to
change without prior notice.
For EU Countries
This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC.
For the USA
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment.
This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B Limit.
For Canada
NOTICE
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
AVIS
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
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